Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 871775)

Actually thinking about it soon (1-3 months?). My credit-union has seriously tightened up their lending proceedures and the Z06 may be out of the picture. They would finance 100% of a $40K MSRP vehicle, though, and that would leave me with the downpayment I saved up for the Z06 to put a twin-turbo setup in the 370. I'm a flexible person with life and like to keep my options open. It seems like the issues with the FI setups have been worked out, and like I said all along, my only issue with the 370Z was the cheap paint and the lack of power. The TT kit fixes the power, and about a month ago I became aware of "car wraps", which takes care of the cheap paint. Besides, buying a cheaper car would allow me to move/do whatever I wanted a lot sooner than a more expensive one. So, will just see what the bank says and go from there. :tiphat:

Originally Posted by esfourteen (Post 871820)

I'll believe it when I see it :p

Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 871846)

Well, we will see. The other car besides the Z06 that I have looked into is the GT500. All depends on what the bank says they will/won't finance. If they are bent on financing below the $50K limit, then the Z is my choice of ride under the $50K range. Above that tier, are the GT500 and the Z06. Been putting away $1500/mo for whatever, and am itching to get back into a sports car.

My reason for asking the torsional rigidity is because I am curious how it compares to the Z06, since that is the power level I am shooting for with a TT kit if I go with the Z. Basically, will the structure of the 370Z handle 420-440whp soundly, reliably, and over 100K miles?

Originally Posted by esfourteen (Post 871904)

I can only quote what nissan has stated when comparing to 350z which im sure you have come across:



This also has a good amount of info on the suspension setup

edit: can't link to 370z.com? weird.

Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 871846)

Well, we will see. The other car besides the Z06 that I have looked into is the GT500. All depends on what the bank says they will/won't finance. If they are bent on financing below the $50K limit, then the Z is my choice of ride under the $50K range. Above that tier, are the GT500 and the Z06. Been putting away $1500/mo for whatever, and am itching to get back into a sports car.

My reason for asking the torsional rigidity is because I am curious how it compares to the Z06, since that is the power level I am shooting for with a TT kit if I go with the Z. Basically, will the structure of the 370Z handle 420-440whp soundly, reliably, and over 100K miles?

Originally Posted by FL 4Motion (Post 871982)

/\ at those powerr levels, I'd be more concerned w/the shorter wheelbase of the 370z as a limiting factor for car control/handling (vs. something like the zo6. From what I've read, which was just quoted in this thread, the 370z is world's improved over the 350z and is a very rigid car.

Originally Posted by FL 4Motion (Post 871982)

/\ at those powerr levels, I'd be more concerned w/the shorter wheelbase of the 370z as a limiting factor for car control/handling (vs. something like the zo6. From what I've read, which was just quoted in this thread, the 370z is world's improved over the 350z and is a very rigid car.

Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 872016)

Short wheelbases can be a concern with a lot of power output, but having owned a 700whp car with a 94.5" wheelbase, I can comfortably say anyone that is a reasonably competent driver should be able to handle FI power levels in the Z. It's not nearly as big of an issue as it is often made out to be.

Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 871775)

Actually thinking about it soon (1-3 months?). My credit-union has seriously tightened up their lending proceedures and the Z06 may be out of the picture. They would finance 100% of a $40K MSRP vehicle, though, and that would leave me with the downpayment I saved up for the Z06 to put a twin-turbo setup in the 370. I'm a flexible person with life and like to keep my options open. It seems like the issues with the FI setups have been worked out, and like I said all along, my only issue with the 370Z was the cheap paint and the lack of power. The TT kit fixes the power, and about a month ago I became aware of "car wraps", which takes care of the cheap paint. Besides, buying a cheaper car would allow me to move/do whatever I wanted a lot sooner than a more expensive one. So, will just see what the bank says and go from there. :tiphat:

Originally Posted by rj45 (Post 872368)

I don't have the numbers you requested, but I had an '06 Z06 and have a 370. The 370 feels significantly more rigid. Actually, my pop's '10 Camaro felt more rigid to me than my Z06. The Z06 isn't a wet noodle by any stretch, but it doesn't have that billet-solid feel.

The Z06's aluminum chassis seems to have a tiny bit of initial flex, then tightens up. For example, when going up a driveway incline on an angle, you feel a small degree of torsional flex, but then it stops. It's tiny, but noticeable. Regardless, the car is certainly capable of handling its power (and more). Mine was fairly rattle-free, too.

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 872422)

Gobble gobble.